Software giant Microsoft has released a fix to a problematic security
patch introduced earlier this month. The update comes two days after
the company announced a delay.

The updated MS06-042 security bulletin "fully resolves
the security vulnerability discussed in Microsoft Security Advisory
923762," according to a statement.

After originally releasing a cumulative security patch Aug. 8 to fix eight flaws discovered in Internet Explorer, the following week Microsoft said it learned the vulnerability could be publicly exploited and was readying a cure.

Although the vulnerability could be exploited, Microsoft said it was
not aware of any active attacks against its customers using the patch.

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Last week, Microsoft suggested some users wait before applying the
patch.

The original MS06-042 created problems for those using Internet Explorer 6 with Windows XP, Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000, Service Pack 4.

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